Chocolate Chunk Cookies

A cookie jar just isn't well stocked unless there's something chocolate in it. This one's for people who like a little decadence in their afternoon snack.

Total Time: 0:40

Prep: 0:30

Cook: 0:10

Level:
Moderate

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Ingredients

2½ c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1 c. butter or margarine

1 c. packed brown sugar

½ c. granulated sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

8 oz. bittersweet chocolate

1 c. walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet.

On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in vanilla, then eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in chocolate and walnuts.